Table 2 Knowledge level of respondents regarding COVID-19 (N = 981)
From: Factors influencing COVID-19 knowledge-gap: a cross-sectional study in China
| Items |
Accuracy n(%) |
|---|---|
| Recognition of COVID-19 | |
| 1.COVID-19 is an acute respiratory infection characterized by fever, dry cough, and fatigue. | 857 (87.4) |
| 2.The genetic characteristics of COVID-19 are not significantly different from those of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). | 621 (63.3) |
| 3.COVID-19 was not sensitive to heat. | 676 (68.9) |
| 4.All infected cases present with symptoms of fever. | 621 (63.3) |
| 5.People generally susceptible to COVID −19. | 737 (75.1) |
| 6.Specific drugs are available to treat severe cases of COVID-19. | 793 (80.8) |
| Transmission Mode | |
| 7.COVID −19 can be spread through close contact with an infected person. | 871 (88.8) |
| 8.COVID −19 can be spread by droplets produced when you cough, sneeze or talk to an infected person. | 895 (91.2) |
| 9.Asymptomatic infected persons may become the source of the COVID − 19 infection. | 786 (80.1) |
| Preventive measures and treatment | |
| 10.Cover your nose and mouth completely with a tissue when coughing or sneezing or bend your elbow to prevent COVID − 19 transmission. | 647 (66.0) |
| 11.Saltwater gargling is effective in preventing COVID − 19 transmission. | 697 (71.0) |
| 12.Drinking strong alcohol can effectively prevent COVID − 19 transmission. | 832 (84.8) |
| 13.Wearing a mask can prevent COVID −19 transmission. | 870 (88.7) |
| 14.Influenza vaccination is an effective means of preventing COVID −19 transmission. | 637 (64.9) |
| 15.Avoiding crowded places can help prevent transmission of COVID − 19. | 887 (90.4) |
| 16.Traditional Chinese medicine can be used to treat COVID −19 cases. | 616 (62.8) |
| Mortality rate | |
| 17.So far, public data show that the mortality rate of the COVID −19 pneumonia is higher than MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). | 409 (41.7) |
| 18.So far, public data show that the mortality rate of the COVID −19 pneumonia is lower than that of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). | 539 (54.9) |
| Average accuracy | 73.6 |